2006 Alfa Romeo 156 clock

IN AN EMERGENCY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS/
SIDELIGHTS AND STOP LIGHTS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Slacken the two fastening screws
(A-fig. 43) and remove the protective cov-
er (B-fig. 43).
– Withdraw the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 44) releasing the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 44). – Refit the bulb holder unit fastening it cor-
rectly in place with the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 41).
– Refit the boot trim fastening it with the
screws removed previously.
fig. 41
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fig. 42
A0B0213m
fig. 43
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– Lower the boot lid trim in the corre-
sponding area and remove the bulb holder
unit (C-fig. 41) releasing the retainer tab
(B-fig. 41).
– Remove and replace the spherical type
bulb with bayonet attachment pushing
it gently and turning counter-clockwise
(fig. 42):
(D) reversing light bulb
(E) rear fog guard bulb.

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– Remove and replace the bulb concerned
(spherical with bayonet coupling) pushing
it gently and turning counter-clockwise
(fig. 45).
(C) side light/stop light bulb
(D) direction indicator bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder unit fastening it
correctly in place with the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 44).
– Refit the protective cover (B-fig. 43)
fastening with nuts (A-fig. 43).
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Remove the number plate light unit us-
ing a flat screwdriver protected by a soft
cloth on the stopper (A-fig. 46).
– Remove the unit (B-fig. 46).
– remove the bulb holder (C-fig. 47)
turning lightly and replace the bulb (D-
fig. 47) which is pressure-fitted.– Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 47) turn-
ing gently.
– Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 46)
firstly inserting the catches and then press-
ing in correspondence with the stopper
(A-fig. 46).
fig. 44
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fig. 45
A0B0208m
fig. 47
A0B0210m
fig. 46
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231
REAR ROOFLIGHT BULBS(except versions with sunroof)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Remove the rooflight (A-fig. 54) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.
– Remove the bulb (B-fig. 55) pulling
outwards and releasing it from the side con-
tacts.
– Fit the new bulb making sure that it is
positioned correctly and locked between the
contacts.
– Refit the light firstly inserting the side
with the connector and then pressing on the
other side until the catch clocks into place.
CENTRE REAR ROOF LAMP(only versions with sunroof)
To remove the bulb proceed as follows:
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 56) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.
– Remove the bulb (B-fig. 57) pulling
it outwards and releasing it from the side
contacts.
– Fit the new bulb making sure that it is
positioned correctly and locked between the
contacts.
– Refit the roof light firstly inserting the
side (C-fig. 57) and then pressing on the
other side until the catch clicks into place. When refitting the
rooflight ensure that the
electrical wiring is correct-
ly arranged and does not interfere
with the edges of the light or re-
taining clips.
fig. 53
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fig. 52
A0B0578m
fig. 54
A0B0202m
fig. 55
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To refit the rooflight reverse the procedure
followed for removal.

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– Remove the bulb holder unit (D-
fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E-
fig. 49).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 50):
(F) reversing light bulb
(G) rear fog guard bulbfig. 49
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fig. 51
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fig. 50
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– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it cor-
rectly between the retainer tabs (E-fig. 49)
– Refit the lid (Aor B-fig. 48) inserting
it from outside until it fits in.
DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE/STOP LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc-
tion indicators, 5/21W side/stop lights):
– Open the tailgate.
– Slacken the two fastening nuts (A-
fig. 51) and remove the protective cover
(B-fig. 51).

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fig. 55
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– Remove the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 52) pressing on the retainer tab (B-
fig. 52).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 56):
(C) side light/stop light
(D) direction indicator.
– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting the
retainer tabs correctly (B-fig. 52).
– Refit the protective cover (B-fig. 51)
fastening with nuts (A-fig. 51).– Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 55) turn-
ing clockwise.
– Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 54)
firstly inserting the catches and then press-
ing in correspondence with the stopper (A-
fig. 54).fig. 52
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the number plate light unit us-
ing a flat-tipped screwdriver protected by a
soft cloth on the catch (A-fig. 54).
– Remove the unit (B-fig. 54).
– Remove the bulb holder (C-fig. 55)
turning clockwise and replace the bulb
(D-fig. 55) which snaps on.
fig. 54
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fig. 53
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
299
BODY LABELThe body label carrying the following in-
formation is located in the engine bay to one
side of the right-hand shock absorber up-
per connection:
– Type of vehicle: ZAR 932000
– Manufacturer’s serial number (chassis
number).
For some versions/markets the marking
is partially covered by a protection. To see
the marking completely, remove the cap
turning counter-clockwise and raise the pro-
tection.
ENGINE LABELSOn the rear left-hand side, gearbox side.
IDENTIFICATION DATAThe identification data should be recorded.
The identification data is carried on labels lo-
cated in the following positions (fig. 1-2):
1- Identification label
2- Body label
3- Bodywork paint identification label
- Saloon versions = fig. 1
- Sportwagon versions = fig. 2
4- Engine label.
T T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L

S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
fig. 1
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fig. 2
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
327
Bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219Car lifting
– with arm hoist ....................... 245
– with jack .............................. 245
– with workshop hoist .............. 245
Car maintenance..................... 248
Carrying children safely ................ 35
Catalytic converter ....................... 188
Ceiling lights................................ 162
– centre rear roof lamp .............. 163
– courtesy light......................... 163
– front roof light ....................... 162
– rear roof light ........................ 163
Centre rear roof lamp.................... 163
– bulb replacement ................... 231
Changing battery of key
with remote control ................... 10
Changing bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219
Changing wheels.......................... 209
– general instructions ................ 207Charging the battery .............. 242-268
Checking levels ............................ 254
– brake and clutch fluid ............. 263
– engine coolant....................... 261
– engine oil ............................. 257
– power steering oil .................. 261
– Q-system automatic
gearbox oil............................ 260
– Selespeed gearbox oil ............ 259
– windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washing fluid .......... 264
Child safety device .............. 19-35-279
Children (carrying safely) ............. 35
– child’s seats .................... 35-38
– presetting for installing the
Isofix type child restraint system 39
Cigar lighter ............................... 164
Cleaning and maintenance
– car exterior ........................... 274
– car interior ............................ 277
– engine compartment ............. 276
– fabric seats .......................... 277
– leather seats ........................ 277
– plastic parts........................... 277
– windows ............................... 276
Climate control system.................. 108
– air vents................... 108-109-110– controls ................................ 118
Climate control system, automatic
two-zone ................................. 114
Clock .......................... 57-58-59-60-61
Clutch
– checking fluid level
and topping up ...................... 263
CO
2emissions ............................. 324
CODE card................................... 7
Compact spare wheel ................... 294
– technical data ........................ 312
Controls ...................................... 135
Correct use of the car............ 189
Courtesy light .............................. 163
– bulb replacement ................... 232
Cruise control
(constant speed adjustment) ...... 53
Current socket (boot) ................... 285
D
ashboard ................ 57-58-59-60-61
– brighting adjustment............... 63
Dashboard lighting dimming .......... 136
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .................... 25-133
– rearscreen....................... 26-133
– windscreen and front
side windows ........................ 132

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
342
DASHBOARD1.Side air outlets - 2.Defrosting/demisting vents for side windows - 3.Upper side vents - 4.Passanger’s Air bag - 5.Sound system -
6.Engine coolant temperature gauge - 7.Clock - 8.Centre air vents - 9.Infocenter display - 10.Fuel level gauge - 11.Cruise control
lever (where fitted) - 12.Outside lights control lever - 13.Speedometer. - mileage recorder - 14.Check panel - 15.Rev counter -
16.Windscreen wiper control lever - 17.Bonnet opening lever - 18.Radio controls on the steering wheel (where applicable) -19.Igni-
tion switch - 20.Steering wheel lock/release lever - 21.Driver’s Air bag and horns - 22.Controls unit: instrument panel lighting adjust-
ment and healamp diming - 23.Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 24.Ashtray and cigar lighter - 25.Hazard warning
lights switch - 26.Glove box.fig. 1
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